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I got that advice, second hand, from an old boatyard. 
In Response To: That's always worked for me too Tom... 
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() Quite comical how it was told to me, and included the the yards BFH. But a large hammer is not a club and requires a certain finesse. 
I'll use the same trick next time(my prop, shaft and trans. are all fine), unless I can finally borrow a real prop puller from someone.
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- Reached my limit with gear puller...need help
- You know there a nut you have to remove
- I don't know if there's science to support this, a good belt with a small sledge hammer,..
- I'll add, hitting the side of the hub, not on either end.
- That's always worked for me too Tom...
- I got that advice, second hand, from an old boatyard.
- I got that advice, second hand, from an old boatyard.
- I'll add, hitting the side of the hub, not on either end.
- I urge caution if...
- A very easy way to get the prop off is as follows...
- Once you get the puller in place and
- Use an impact wrench on the puller
- Try them all, one of these ideas will work.
- Recommend more heat.